How To Digitize For Sustainable Buildings: Technologies, Applications, Potentials And Challenges

The link between digital technologies and sustainability in the built environment has drawn increasing research interest in recent years. However, the understanding of the use of digital technologies and their impact on construction processes is fragmented. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diverse application areas of digital technologies in the construction industry, with the goal of gaining insights into the potential benefits, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. This helps us understand how innovative technologies can improve various stages of construction projects. To address this gap, this study conducts a systematic literature review of sustainable construction to analyze and synthesize research findings regarding the application of digital technologies in different stages of the construction life cycle. We performed a deep content analysis of ۷۲ articles. The findings indicate that prominent digital technologies for construction sustainability include Building Information Modeling (BIM), the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The insights from this study provide valuable information on the effective use of digital technologies in the construction industry, thereby aiding informed decision-making and improving project management practices. We also recognize that the application of digital technologies for sustainability throughout the construction life cycle can be categorized into four areas: (۱) integration and collaboration, (۲) optimization, simulation, and decision-making, (۳) tracking, monitoring, and control. Based on existing knowledge gaps, future research opportunities are identified, including the development of integrated and collaborative systems, long-term performance and flexibility, and advanced simulation and modeling techniques.

کلیدواژه ها:

Internet of Things ، digital technologies ، sustainable buildings